Does Demand-Responsive Transport contribute to a more Equitable Transport System?
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2025-04-10
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Demand-Responsive Transport is increasingly recognized as a viable solution to accessibility problems in areas with limited public transport, thereby contributing to a more equitable transport system. This study builds on the frameworks by Martens, and Geurs and Van Wee, and therefore this study defines an equitable transport system as a system in which the perceived accessibility of its residents is high.
To investigate the impact of Demand-Responsive Transport on perceived accessibility, a mixed-methods approach was employed, including a survey and semi-structured interviews with both inhabitants and experts. The survey and interviews with inhabitants were conducted in the municipality of Loon op Zand, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands, location of a pilot for the DRT-system Bravoflex.
This research shows that Demand-Responsive Transport increases the perceived accessibility; however, this effect is very low, due to low recognition of the system among residents. DRT-systems are particularly beneficial in low-demand areas, suggesting that user numbers are an insufficient indicator to measure its success. Instead, the value of Demand-Responsive Transport lies in providing a crucial transport option for individuals with limited mobility (options), thereby promoting a more equitable transport system.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen